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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2583 reviews of Kodak Playsport ZX3. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the size and image quality are overall positive. The price and portability are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the zoom. Many are negative about the viewfinder and connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Kodak Playsport ZX3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Kodak Playsport ZX3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 306 user reviews of Kodak Playsport ZX3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the image quality and size. The price and portability also get good reviews. Opinions are divided on the memory. Many are negative about the connectivity.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Amazon.com review summary for Kodak Playsport ZX3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1990 user reviews of Kodak Playsport ZX3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the design and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably. Reviews about the connectivity and zoom are different, while some have doubts about the viewfinder and reliability.

Kodak Playsport Zx3 First Impressions Camcorder Review

The Kodak Playsport Zx3 represents a big upgrade over last year's Zx1 from Kodak, and it also poses a significant threat to the ultracompact camcorder market currently dominated by the Flip. The Playsport Zx3 offers Full 1920 x 1080 HD video,...

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Mono microphone and speaker – picks up wind noise, no convenient flip out USB arm offered as on direct competitors, tiny lens means this is better for outdoor use

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As the name suggests, the Kodak PlaySport Zx3 is a ruggedised camcorder that is geared up for outward bound pursuits.

When playing back our underwater footage fresh from the tank as the Kodak PlaySport Zx3’s innards seemed to be working rather hard, but this and the sluggish zoom were our only real negatives. A great little camcorder to take on a trip to the beach,...

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The Kodak Playsport Zx3 is a waterproof (up to 10 feet deep) pocket camcorder that makes excellent videos and photos, though it has one design flaw.

Great still photos; very good video and image quality; waterproof down to 10 feet deep

Button layout often leads to accidental presses

Though the Playsport Zx3 isn’t the easiest camera to use, it does a very good job at performing its main duty: making videos. If you care more about the quality of the videos you want to make than how easy it is to operate the camera you want to...